Refusal to recognize the State of Israel by all 57 member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has materially contributed to the 130 years old Jewish-Arab conflict remaining unresolved.

Following High Court decision to reject appeal, Israel releases 26 prisoners after midnight: 18 to West Bank, 5 to east Jerusalem and 3 to Gaza; PA President Abbas vows not to rest until "all prisoners are in their homes."